There is no cure for HIV, but there are effective HIV treatments available. If people with HIV are diagnosed early and respond to treatment they can be healthy, work and have relationships like anyone else and have a long life expectancy.
Many people on HIV treatment experience side-effects, which can include fatigue, nausea, depression, changes in body shape and liver or kidney damage.
Coming to terms with an HIV diagnosis and getting used to treatment can be very difficult, and people living with HIV will often need support from health professionals, friends and family, employers, support organisations and other people living with HIV.
Listen to people's experiences
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'Explains how African men's support groups can play a 'magical' role in
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'Became empowered following an HIV diagnosis that was difficult to
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'Was distressed about the side-effects of her medication but the doctor focused on the improvements in her immune system'. (Video played by an actor) |
'Talks about the difficulties of taking lots of medication and developing resistance to medication'. (Copyright: Headliners*) |
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- Speaking out: We are working with the Department of Health to ensure that people living with HIV have access to support, information and care as well as treatment.
- Sharing information: We provide people living with HIV with information on issues that affect them, like what their rights are if employed or accessing healthcare.
- Getting people talking: We educate the general public about the realities of living with HIV in the UK through the media, our website and through initiatives like World AIDS Day.
Find information about living with HIV on the National AIDS Trust website.
The National AIDS Trust relies on donations, which enable us to carry out this important work. Find out how you can support us.
* This is an extract from a longer interview. To listen to the full interview please visit Headliners.
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